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What's on during the school holidays?

The City will host a range of events and activities to keep the kids busy during the summer school holidays.

ChristmasInTheCity

Christmas Lights Trail

Explore glittering decorations, festive lighting, and beautifully decorated homes and businesses across the City this month!

Christmasmarkets

South Perth Christmas Markets

Sun 14 Dec 9am: Our first ever Christmas Market is here! Explore market stalls featuring high-quality, handmade products from local makers, plus free entertainment and family-friendly fun.

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Craft Day

South Perth Library 23 January 2026

Drop-in for some crafting fun these school holidays. The only limit is your imagination! All ages are welcome and no bookings are required.

All Ages Arts & crafts for kids Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays
MuggleMagicworkshop

Muggle Magic (Opens external link)

South Perth Library 27 January 2026

Grab your robes, decorate the castle, and step into a world where we supply the magic! This is an exciting hands-on experience for all ages where creativity meets science.

Arts & crafts for kids Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays
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Craft Day

Manning Library 28 January 2026

Drop-in for some crafting fun these school holidays. The only limit is your imagination! All ages are welcome and no bookings are required.

All Ages Arts & crafts for kids Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays
MindfulnessPhotography

Mind Lounge | Mindfulness Photography (Opens external link)

South Perth Library 28 January 2026

Join Perth photographer Michael Pelusey to pause, see, feel, and connect with your surroundings while taking meaningful photos.

Free Library

Junior Kitchen - Super Snacks (Opens external link)

George Burnett Leisure Centre 28 January 2026

Would you like to pack your own lunchbox with yummy snacks that fill your tummy? Come and learn healthy recipes and share good food with others. Suitable for children aged 9 to 11.

Food & Drink George Burnett Leisure Centre Kids/Family School Holidays youth
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Quick Bites for Teens (Opens external link)

George Burnett Leisure Centre 28 January 2026

Always hungry after school or don't like the food options at home? Come and learn simple recipes for tasty bites that'll keep you full and make you feel good. Suitable for people aged 12 - 17.

Food & Drink George Burnett Leisure Centre School Holidays Young people youth
SouthsideSummer

Southside Summer 2026

Mindeerup 28 January - 3 February 2026

Kick back and soak up the atmosphere at South Perth Foreshore at Southside Summer. Free, family fun activities, activations and live entertainment from ZAP CIRCUS.

Arts & Culture Free Kids/Family Live Entertainment Outdoor Young people
Legoday

LEGO Day

South Perth Library 30 January 2026

Drop in to the library during the school holidays and create a LEGO masterpiece. Door prizes are available and all ages are welcome!

Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays Young people youth

Music Makers Just for Minis (Opens external link)

George Burnett Leisure Centre Every Thursday from 5 February – 19 June 2026

Music Makers Just for Minis combines crafting and music to create engaging play-based experiences that are just perfect for your little tot who is not yet school-aged (children aged 3 to 5 years old).

Arts & crafts for kids Education Free George Burnett Leisure Centre Kids/Family

Popcorn & Pictures at the Library: Mona Lisa Smile (Opens external link)

South Perth Library 12 February 2026

Enjoy an inspiring drama celebrating courage, independence and the power of education to spark change in the star-studded classic, Mona Lisa Smile.

All Ages Arts & Culture Free Kids/Family Library